Here is a collection of some of
the essays I have written, mostly for Uni, in the hope that some of the
information and sources might be helpful or interesting. I cannot
guarantee the accuracy of the information in them, they have been
marked, but not independently edited.

A paper that suggests that
through increased sexual networking, countries that have high levels of
wealth and education might correspondingly have higher levels of
HIV/AIDS within Sub-Saharan Africa. (2003)

A basic guide to familiar terms found in
development literature, designed as a simple study aid (2004) A doc file for
editing is here and a blank version for
you to fill in and revise as you do is here.

Looking at Mexican migration to the USA, recent issues, impact and social effects. Inlcudes comparisions of migrant and local US demographic structures, and compares the per capita numbers of migrants to UK immigration policy. (2004)

A review of World Bank policies for African development in the context of structural adjustment and the experience of the Asian 'Tiger' economies. Shows considerable disalusionment with official World Bank policy from internal researchers, and policies that are only promoting primary goods for export. (2004)

Including a specific study of Kenya. This was my dissertation, and this is
the unmarked draft version. Showing evidence of a Kuznets curve for HIV, and demonstrating that mobility
through increased levels of wealth and education is a positive indicator of HIV. The appendices are here. (247kb)